Rock compression in the lab (IMAGE)

GFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre

Rock compression in the lab

Caption

A rock sample is compressed in this apparatus. The sample is fitted with many sensors to detect acoustic emissions, i.e. micro-earthquakes.

Credit

GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given to the creator.

License

CC BY

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.